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Hey all, Took a bit of a break to refresh and start focused and motivated. Here is my latest image of WinterMAXX, about 97% done with the Pacific Northwest. Whatcha think?

Pilot viewpoint, a good subject. When you are in the real aircraft, you will try to position your seat in a way that allows you to see the bottom of the ND over the yoke (high enough) but also low enough to still see the yaw damper indicator. If you are too far back, the yoke will block the ND, if you are too far forward you can´t work the controls all the way (dependent on the size of your belly ;-) ). You also move a bit constantly, dependent on what you focus on - outside for landing, inside for IFR or manipulating switches on the various panels. While it´s not easy to find a perfect head position in the real aircraft, the problem is even bigger in a virtual cockpit. The closest you can get is with the aid of some virtual reality controller - I use TrackIR, and I am sure the future will see some really cool stuff (oculus rift?). If you can´t afford a technical solution like this, then preset viewpoints for various situations will be the next best thing. This (X-Plane allows you to set and store like 10 of them) in conjunction with right-click and mousewheel for zoom will allow you to adapt the view to your needs. Also, as Morten said, we have a UI panel that zooms you to some default view positions for various tasks (overhead, FMS, etc.) Jan

File Name: C172SP Wide Panel Project File Submitter: alfletcher File Submitted: 13 Mar 2013 File Category: General Aviation X-Plane Version(s): X-Plane 10 C 1 7 2 S P – W I D E P A N E L P R O J E C T Copyright © 2013 Talisman illustration design – Alan Fletcher / Alain Fréchette. All rights reserved. All art material contained in this archive is exclusive copyright of Talisman illustration design. No art files within, in part or in whole, may be copied, modified, re-distributed, disassembled, re-packaged or in any way be exploited for any commercial purpose without the express permission of Talisman illustration design. Any comment, suggestion mail to: alfletcher2@yahoo.ca ------------------------- HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ------------------------- Fast CPU (Multi core recommended) Fast GPU (1 Gb vram minimum) Large screen (minimum 1920 px wide, 2048 px or more recommended) X-Plane 10 running at 64 Bit mandatory for smoothness This panel might not be compatible with some SAITEK products including SWITCH PANEL, RADIO PANEL, THROTTLE QUADRANT, TPM. The SAITEK Yoke System is ok. Some simmers reported no problem using some of them though. Give a try and report any problem. For trouble free operation, user should only use mouse to actuate knob and lever. -------------- INSTALLATION -------------- Unzip the file «C172SP_WidePanel_C.zip» and copy the extracted content into your .../Aircraft/General Aviation folder. For maximum experience copy, one by one, the provided «Resources files» into their corresponding X-Plane «Resources folder» (don’t forget to make a copy of the original files in case of problem). I recommend the usage of the excellent plugin X-Hobb (). Enjoy! Be sure to check the ReadMe file included in this archive for more details. ----------------- VERSION HISTORY ----------------- Ver 1.0 – March 9, 2013 Initial Release Ver 1.1 – March 9, 2013 Fixed a bug found in the Checklist actuating system. Ver 1.2 – March 10, 2013 Fixed a problem with the 3D propeller as viewed from outside to appear not moving. Fixed a problem with navcom radios restricting ATIS and VOR signal to be heard. Add yokes visibility trigger (click on tail number plate to hide/show) Ver 1.3 – March 10, 2013 Fixed a problem with the fuel pump switch showing in a carburated engine. I simply removed it to be consistent. Ver 1.4 – June 4, 2013 DME receiver added (Bendix/King KN 62A) Extinguisher now fully functionnal. Follow Emergency Procedure if cabin fire occurs. Added a hidden switch over the pilot’s yoke to set input mode if yokes flicking occurs. Fixed a bug with the Variometer showing inaccurate vertical speed rate. Fixed a bug preventing the Transponder breaker to fail the device in specific configurations. Fixed a bug with the Autopilot device regarding altitude hold and ILS (GS) tracking. Fixed a bug in the Flaps actuation system preventing fixed increment adjustments with joystick input. Fixed a minor bug related to Vacuum gauge needle not turning off when electrical power fell below critical voltage. Starter sound improved. Ver 1.5 – September 6, 2013 Fixed a bug related to the Transponder Power Mode Knob turning the device off under specific condition. Ver 1.6 – November 9, 2013 Fixed a bug related to the Elevator Trimwheel System failing under specific condition. ---------------- MAIN FEATURES ---------------- Project entirely developed in Plane Maker (no plugin involve yet) Match the specifications of the C172SP model modified for training purpose like a P model (160 HP, carburated, 30° max flap setting) A fuel injected, 180 HP with HSI version will be released later, depending how the current release is received Custom HD panel 2048 x 1840 pixel (implemented into the stock C172 from X-PLANE/www.dmax.it) (2D version only / 3D cockpit disabled) Day and Night textures Custom livery Custom sounds (Engine/Prop, Ground roll and contact, Skid, Ignition/Starter, Master/Avionics Switches, Primer, Breakers, Key set, Autopilot warn, Trim wheel, Flaps, Rain and Wind) -------- WARNING -------- This project required hundreds of hours of labor and thinking to make it as close as possible to the real thing. I pushed to the limit the hacking concept of X-Plane in many ways, using wrong dataref to trigger actions and instruments. The electrical system for example is highly customized to bypass some strange behaviours found initially in the coding of X-Plane. Due to the complexity of this project (just open it to see by yourself) DO NOT ATTEMP to modify the «.acf» file provided. Doing so is at your own risk. Keep the original ZIP file for backup purpose. Click here to download this file

Keep it on topic. The org is down. Take the rest to PM.

Complete and total idiocy. Are you always this big of a troll on internet forums? Do you seriously think that your behaviour here, is possibly a reflection on what your behaviour was previously like on the .org before you were banned?

agreed.

Avsim is there, just REALLY slow. I hope for the sake of the entire community it comes back, and I'm sure it will.

That went from 4 sensible posts regarding the .org and that it may be down, to 1 stupid post that was completely unnecessary.

I hope it stays down.

How often is XP updated with new OSM data? I just added several hundred lakes in Montana, I'm just wondering if I'm doing it for nothing. I REALLY miss the KLM to BGL tool for FSX. Too bad there is no such amazing scenery tool for XP.

thanks, i will check it out once i get the hang of the crj-200.

Even after years of building / polishing / improving the Global Scenery (and even making special versions like NZ Pro or other extras) its always great fun to see, how the virtual landscapes improves ... and because neither I have ever seen all the planet (the entire "Level 1" as Chris K put it ) - not even a fraction of it - it always has some nice (visual) surprises and gives me a vague feeling that this planet has quite a few beautiful corners. (then I didn't even start to talk about, how much the fantastic contributions of the community can amaze me .... etc. etc. )

Apparently not enough... http://forums.x-pilot.com/index.php/forum/16-xp-jets/ http://forums.x-pilot.com/index.php/topic/549-777-200er/?p=24434